Private Hypnobirthing  childbirth preparation course 

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This course : is a program that considers the psychological, as well as the physical, well-being of the mother, her birth partner, and the newborn, independent of context, whether that be in the quiet of a home, a hospital, or a birth center.

This course includes special breathing, relaxation, visualization, meditative practice, attention to nutrition, and positive body toning.  

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Classes will cover the following:

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• The physiology of birth and how to make those birth hormones work for you.

• The different stages of labor, what to expect, and breathing techniques to support you through each stage. 

• The role of your nervous system in birth, the impact of fear in labor and the power of the mind.

• What are surges, why they are essential for birthing and how to maximize the cocktail of hormones we need to labor.

• How to use self-relaxation, hypnosis and deepening techniques during pregnancy, and prepare you body and mind for birth. 

• Addressing and letting go of fears and / or limiting thoughts.

• The power of visualizations and affirmations in the birth process.

• Relaxation, massage and self-hypnosis techniques.

• The preparation of your birth preferences, the options available and what is important to you?

• The role of your birth partner and how they can support you during labor and birth.

• Knowing and understanding your options in birth, and using decision making tools should your birth take a different course.

 

4 Sessions of 2 hours each, included book, booklet and guided meditations-

For aprivate course at home are 550 euros.

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This price includes VAT and is (partially) reimbursed by a number of health insurers.

When I have to travel outside of Amsterdam I charge a mileage allowance of 0.90 cents.